1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Ohio
  4. Columbus
  5. Ophthalmology
  6. NPI Profile

TARA CAYTON MD
NPI 1326508219
Ophthalmology in Columbus, OH

Active since March 25, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-3989(614) 293-9789 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Tara Cayton Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

TARA CAYTON MD (NPI 1326508219) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.147639) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fairfield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326508219
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameTARA CAYTONCredential: MD
Location AddressTHE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVENUEColumbus, OH 43210
Mailing AddressThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W 12th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · (614) 293-3989 · Fax (614) 293-9789
Phone(614) 293-3989
Fax(614) 293-9789
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1326508219 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.147639
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, Columbus, OH 43210
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1563 Wessel DrFairfield, OH 45014-3668 · Phone (513) 858-6500

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tara Cayton Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1658605183
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230512000571, I20260506000817
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Tara Cayton reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cei Physicians Psc LLC
90 mi
Ophthalmology
1945 CEI DR
Cincinnati, OH 45242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 225 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942296298 (513) 569-3741
Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, P.C.
429 mi
Ophthalmology
885 KEMPSVILLE RD, SUITE 101
Norfolk, VA 23502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Virginia Ophthalmology Associates PC
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275588477 (757) 461-1444

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
393 services391 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
265 services213 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
119 services108 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
117 services104 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
108 services101 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
80 services75 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490046
Location830 Kempsville RoadNorfolk, VA 23502 · Norfolk City County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43210 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.76
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MONTANA SHEA OSLER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3989
MR. MARK PATRICK ORTENZIO M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3989
DR. HONG TAO LIN MD
Internal Medicine
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3989
DANIEL GAO MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3989
SIMON GORDON KEEP MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3989
OUMOU FOFANA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3989
CAMERON DONALD BRUNER MD
Ophthalmology
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVE, THIRD FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3989
DR. SADAF CHAUGLE MD
Anesthesiology
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, 395 W 12TH AVE, THIRD FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3989

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tara Cayton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Cayton is 1326508219. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2019.

Where is Tara Cayton located?

Tara Cayton practices at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 395 W 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. The listed phone number is (614) 293-3989.

What is Tara Cayton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Tara Cayton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Cayton is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tara Cayton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tara Cayton reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cei Physicians Psc LLC (Cincinnati, OH) and Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, P.C. (Norfolk, VA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tara Cayton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tara Cayton accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Providence Health Plan list Tara Cayton as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tara Cayton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Cayton is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Cayton was last updated on September 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.